County Extension Director AND Extension Agent II - IV OR Program Agent II - IV - Natural Resources

We are looking for a proactive leader with strong skills in Extension education, stakeholder collaboration, and inclusive programming. For full details and to apply, please visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535591/county-extension-director-and-extension-agent-ii-iv-or-program-agent-ii-iv-natural-resources. To be considered, all applications must be submitted through the UF Jobs portal. Apply at Careers at UF by 11:55 p.m. (Eastern) of the posting end date, and attach:

• Cover letter that describes how your experience and qualifications have prepared you for this position
• Résumé or Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of all transcripts (showing coursework) of your academic degrees

The following documents are also required and may either be submitted through the above link at the time of application or sent separately to our office (below).

• Current and Previous Employment Form
• A minimum of 3 reference rating forms from your professional/academic references.
   
  • Applicants are responsible for sending the rating form link to their references.
  • Reference forms will be kept on file for 1 year and will be automatically used with any of our extension agent positions you apply for during that time.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in natural resources, natural sciences, education, public administration, or a related field.
• Attained Permanent Status, Tenure, or equivalent with at least 5 years of professional extension experience.
• Evidence of administrative leadership, managerial skills, and the ability to work with administrators, faculty, and government personnel.
• Experience in developing data-driven strategies to enhance public program delivery.
• Self-starting, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovativeness.
• Good organizational development and management skills.
• Ability to establish solid partnerships and work in teams.
• Ability to use information technology and apply social media to extension work.
• A commitment to positive and proactive customer service.
• Expertise in managing competing priorities and adaptability to handle unexpected situations.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to UF's core values.